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Central College celebrates 50 years of international leadership in study abroad

Central College will kick off a yearlong celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the study abroad program.

Peacemaking organization, Intersections International, in residence at Central

In an age of polarized viewpoints and extremist-driven agendas, a unique New York-based non-governmental organization, Intersections International, will promote mutual understanding and dialogue while in residence at Central College Oct. 28-31.

International dinner features Spanish tapas

Central College will hold an International Dinner featuring Spanish tapas Oct. 3.

Lyn Isaacson to take part in higher education delegation to Brazil

Lyn Isaacson, associate dean for global education at Central College, will travel to Brazil from May 5-10 with a high-level delegation from 14 other U.S. institutions to meet with potential partner campuses and learn about Brazilian higher education.

Going Green with Guatemalan Garbage

Over spring break, a group of 10 students tackled garbage and compost in a Guatemalan village. They also taught local women about sustainability.

My Time in Pella…So Far

Noelia Barbolla Báez is a Spanish language assistant from El Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain, working with students at Central this year. She recounts her experience as a teacher, student, friend, traveler and survivor of the Central College “jungle.”

International dinner features traditional Austrian dishes

Junior Katherine Zellmer will host an International Dinner featuring Austrian foods on April 11 after studying abroad in Vienna, Austria.

Oxfam Hunger Banquet to raise awareness of world hunger and clean water

The Oxfam Hunger Banquet is a community meal that inspires thought and discussion on the issues of hunger and clean water throughout the world. The meals represent the world’s access to food, and the percentages are based on the actual global distribution of food.